Encouraged of by their success in helping push the Assembly to ban stupid single-use plastic bags in California, Sealife Conservation kicks off celebrations for World Oceans Day tonight from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with a sunset cruise on Monterey Bay with their sleek research vessel, the 65-foot cat ketch 'Derek M Baylis'. Along for the ride will be best-selling author Douglas Carlton Abrams who will share tales of diving with whales in Tonga and reveal little-known marine conservation facts, while guests enjoy wine and light refreshments and the natural wonders of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Boarding starts at 5:15 pm at 66 Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, cost is $55 for general public, $45 for Monterey Bay Aquarium members. For reservations and more information, contact the Monterey Bay Aquarium at (831) 647–6886 or visit the Web site.